US Bridges

Boon Lasseigne RD over Martin Bayou

GoodPosted for load

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi. E of LA 347 · Structure no. 035030124914711

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boon Lasseigne RD over Martin Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Boon Lasseigne RD over Martin Bayou in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBoon Lasseigne RD
CrossesMartin Bayou
Location2.2 Mi. E of LA 347
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.20703, -91.78593
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2020)
Projected traffic69 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boon Lasseigne RD over Martin Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boon Lasseigne RD over Martin Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Boon Lasseigne RD over Martin Bayou carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Boon Lasseigne RD over Martin Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Boon Lasseigne RD over Martin Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.